Bohwaso Hapwon (Dae Hwan, So Hwan)

Adult dose

Large pill: Take 1 to 2 pills 3 times a day after meals with a small amount of water. Small pill: Take 8 to 16 pills 3 times a day after meals with a small amount of water.

This medication should not be taken by children under 7 years of age. If currently taking other medications or undergoing treatment, consult a doctor, dentist, or pharmacist before taking this medication. Caution is especially needed when taken together with medications containing potassium or licorice, or those with glycyrrhizin, as well as loop or thiazide diuretics, due to potential muscle abnormalities or hypokalemia. Individuals with high blood pressure, older adults, or those with heart or kidney issues, or those experiencing edema should also consult a professional before taking this medication. If during use there is a decrease in urine output, swelling of the face, hands, and feet, heaviness of the eyelids, stiffness of the hands, increased blood pressure, or headaches, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, if symptoms such as muscle weakness, limb cramps, or paralysis occur, inform a professional immediately. If there is no improvement in symptoms after about 2 weeks of use, stop taking the medication and seek consultation. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and administration, and should be supervised and guided by a guardian when administered to children. Store in a place out of reach of children, and keep it in the original container tightly closed. It is advisable to avoid direct sunlight and store in a cool, dry place.

Serious side effects

• Decreased urine output
• swelling of the face and hands (edema)
• heaviness of the eyelids
• increased blood pressure

Mild side effects

• Hypokalemia
• hypertension
• sodium fluid retention
• edema
• weight gain
• malaise
• limb cramps
• paralysis
• headaches
• myopathy

Drug interactions

This medication may interact with potassium-containing preparations, loop diuretics (furosemide, ethacrynic acid), and thiazide diuretics (trichlormethiazide), so consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Food interactions

This medication may interact with preparations containing licorice, glycyrrhizin, or its salts.

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid contact with air or moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

Flexible gelatin capsule in black color

Package unit

[Large pill] 1 pill (1.4 g) - 30 pills/PTP [(6 pills PTP * 5)], [Small pill] 16 pills (1 pill (175 mg)) - 5 packs/pack [1 pack (16 pills, 1 pill (175 mg))]